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Micheal Cera Says Tom Cruise Called Him Out on Set for ‘Talking During a F‑‑‑ing Take,' Trolled Him While in Character as Les Grossman From ‘Tropic Thunder'
Meeting Tom Cruise is a pinch me moment for many young actors, but meeting Tom Cruise while he's in character as the foul-mouthed Hollywood agent Len Grossman from 'Tropic Thunder' is a whole different beast. Michael Cera found out the funny way when he showed up to film a pre-taped segment for the 2010 MTV Movie Awards alongside Cruise as Grossman. 'Tom Cruise did one where he was playing his character from 'Tropic Thunder,' the movie mogul guy,' Cera said on the 'Louis Theroux Podcast' (via Entertainment Weekly). 'So they were shooting all day these little clips of him and that character interacting with various people coming in and out, and I came in and I did a little moment with him on that.' More from Variety Michael Cera Says He Turned Down a Role in 'Harry Potter' Spinoff 'Fantastic Beasts': 'I Had a Big Fear' That 'I Would Get Too Famous' Tom Cruise Reunites With Brad Pitt at 'F1' Premiere; Actors Were Supposed to Race Together in a 'Ford v Ferrari' Movie That Got Axed Over Budget Zhang Ziyi, Peter Chan's 'She's Got No Name' Debuts Atop China Box Office 'Tom runs the set,' he added. 'I was really there for like five minutes, but what I observed was, he was like the first AD on the set…. I mean, he was such a leader. The first moment I had with him, I arrived, they were shooting, and I was talking to the writer. We were just kind of mumbling while they were shooting, but they could hear us. It was just like 40 feet away. And Tom Cruise looks at me, I've never met him, and they're in the middle of a take and he looks, and he goes, 'Is that Michael Cera talking during a fucking take?' He was joking, but it was also like, 'Do shut up,' you know? But so surreal.' Cera came face to face with Cruise later that day, explaining: 'Then I met him and he is like, 'Talking during a fucing take.' I knew he was playing around, so I was like, 'Hey man, it wasn't me, it was the writer.' He was like, 'I'm kidding, I'm kidding.' And I was like, 'I'm kidding, too.'' Cruise earned a Golden Globe nomination for his performance as Les Grossman in 'Tropic Thunder,' Ben Stiller's Hollywood satire about the making of a Vietnam War movie gone wrong. The actor's longtime 'Mission: Impossible' collaborator Christopher McQuarrie recently said on the 'Happy Sad Confused' podcast that he and Cruise have been discussing a potential Les Grossman movie. 'The conversations we've had about Les Grossman are so fucking funny,' McQuarrie said. '[Cruise and I are] talking about it, we're having very serious conversations about it, and how best to do it. It ultimately comes down to what that character is.' Listen to Ceria's full interview on the 'Louis Theroux Podcast' here. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? 25 Hollywood Legends Who Deserve an Honorary Oscar

Hypebeast
2 days ago
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Montblanc and Wes Anderson Reunite for Playful 'Let's Write' Short Film
Last year, luxury German titanMontblanccelebrated a century of its iconic Meisterstück fountain pen with a humorous short film directed byWes Anderson. Montblanc invites you to discover its history through a playful second edition featuringRupert Friend,Michael Cera,Waris Ahluwalia, and more. The critically-acclaimed actors return to the Montblanc Observatory High-Mountain Library, teaching viewers about the brand's expertise in fountain pens, watches, and leather Writeis infused with comedy, previewing a playful script centered on Montblanc's love for travel. The four-minute short opens with a spirited introduction at the Montblanc Observatory, moving into a festive bar before the holidays. The new Montblanc Writing Traveler Bag, the Wes Anderson-designed 'SCHREIBERLING,' a Portable Writing Table, and a Minerva Pocket Watch are introduced in various frames. The film is closed on the Montblanc Voyage of Panorama, writing a new story with Montblanc's iconic pens. Watch the film above, and shop Montblanc's new collection forLet's Writevia the brand'swebsitenow.


Geek Tyrant
2 days ago
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Michael Cera Says He Met Tom Cruise For the First Time When Cruise Yelled at Him in Character as Len Grossman From TROPIC THUNDER — GeekTyrant
There are plenty of stories out there about people meeting Tom Cruise for the first time. He's enigmatic, good to his fans, and intensely dedicated to his work as an actor. But it may be that intensity that has led to some of the best stories about Cruise, from the perspective of fans and co-workers alike. Michael Cera has one such story, which he recalled in an interview on the Louis Theroux Podcast (via Entertainment Weekly), where he described showing up to film a pre-taped segment for the 2010 MTV Movie Awards, where Cruise was in appearance as Len Grossman, his over-the-top character from Tropic Thunder . 'Tom Cruise did one where he was playing his character from 'Tropic Thunder,' the movie mogul guy. So they were shooting all day these little clips of him and that character interacting with various people coming in and out, and I came in and I did a little moment with him on that.' He went on: 'Tom runs the set. I was really there for like five minutes, but what I observed was, he was like the first AD on the set…. I mean, he was such a leader. The first moment I had with him, I arrived, they were shooting, and I was talking to the writer. 'We were just kind of mumbling while they were shooting, but they could hear us. It was just like 40 feet away. And Tom Cruise looks at me, I've never met him, and they're in the middle of a take and he looks, and he goes, 'Is that Michael Cera talking during a fucking take?' He was joking, but it was also like, 'Do shut up,' you know? But so surreal.' Cera came face to face with Cruise later that day, explaining, 'Then I met him and he is like, 'Talking during a fucking take.' I knew he was playing around, so I was like, 'Hey man, it wasn't me, it was the writer.' He was like, 'I'm kidding, I'm kidding.' And I was like, 'I'm kidding, too.'' What a moment to share with Tom Cruise, and a good story to have in your back pocket.


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2 days ago
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Did Tom Cruise Shout at Michael Cera on Sets of Tropic Thunder? Actor Recalls His ‘Surreal' Moment
Michael Cera is one of the lucky stars to have interacted with Tom Cruise and even got schooled by him. The Canadian native, who got candid on the episode of the Louis Theroux podcast, revealed that it is better to not mess with Cruise when he is shooting. While in conversation with the podcast host, Cera shared that he met with the Mission Impossible star on the sets of Tropic Thunder in 2010. The Juno star had dropped by during the filming of the movie to shoot some pre-taped scenes for the MTV Movie Awards alongside the action hero in his character as Les Grossman. Cera shared that while the Day and Knight star was shooting clips as his character with the people around, he heard Michael mumbling. Cruise immediately called him out for talking during the ongoing shoot. Michael Cera recalls Tom Cruise's strong reaction to talking during shoot Further in talks with the podcast host, Michael Cera explained how Tom Cruise reacted to him talking on the sets while the shoot was going on. He shared, 'Tom Cruise did one where he was playing his character from 'Tropic Thunder,' the movie mogul guy.' Moreover, Cera revealed that he observed Cruise to be the leader on the sets. The actor claimed that the movie star would be the first AD, and would take care of the smallest things on the set to perfection. Michael claimed that the Jerry Maguire star would run the set. He further went on to recall getting yelled at by the actor. Cera explained, I arrived, they were shooting, and I was talking to the writer. 'We were just kind of mumbling while they were shooting, but they could hear us. It was just like 40 feet away.' The Arrested Development actor added, 'And Tom Cruise looks at me—I've never met him, and they're in the middle of a take and he looks, and he goes, 'Is that Michael Cera talking during a fucking take?' He was joking, but it was also like, 'Do shut up,' you know? But so surreal.' Michael Cera comes face-to-face with Tom Cruise Moments later, the actor met with Cruise in person, and trolling Cera, Tom went on to tell him, ''Talking during a f*cking take.'' Michael claimed that he was aware of the actor playing around with him so he went on to say, ''Hey man, it wasn't me; it was the writer.' He was like, 'I'm kidding, I'm kidding.' And I was like, 'I'm kidding, too.'' Tom Cruise in Tropic Thunder While Tom Cruise is stealing hearts as Ethan Hunt in the last installment of Mission Impossible, he played yet another memorable role as Les Grossman in Tropic Thunder. The actor starred alongside Robert Downey Jr. and Ben Stiller. Moreover, Cruise, who is now a Guinness World Record holder, was nominated for Golden Globes for his role in the Stiller directorial. In the recent interview, the Mission Impossible director, Christopher McQuarrie, revealed that he and the Top Gun: Maverick star had been discussing a potential Les Grossman movie. On the Happy Sad Confused podcast, the filmmaker revealed, 'The conversations we've had about Les Grossman are so fucking funny.' He continued, '[Cruise and I are] talking about it; we're having very serious conversations about it, and how best to do it. It ultimately comes down to what that character is.' Tropic Thunder is available to stream on Apple TV+.


Geek Tyrant
3 days ago
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Michael Cera Turned Down a Role in the HARRY POTTER Spinoff FANTASTIC BEASTS Out of "Fear" of "Getting Too Famous" — GeekTyrant
Michael Cera, best known for roles in Juno , Superbad , Scott Pilgrim vs. the World , and this year's The Phoenician Scheme , recently sat down for an interview on The Louis Theroux Podcast, where he talked about his career. Not only did he touch on his most famous roles, but also the ones that didn't pan out for one reason or another, and one big project that he was once in talks to be part of was the Harry Potter spinoff franchise Fantastic Beasts , but the actor turned it down out of 'fear' of getting 'too famous.' 'I don't even know if I was offered, I think I just declined to engage with it because I think it would be like probably six years commitment or something. But also, I did sort of make a conscientious choice to limit my exposure a little bit, or just try and be a little more in control of it. And I felt like doing, especially little kids' movies, I had a big fear of doing things that I would get too famous.' However, Cera, who just starred in his first Wes Anderson film, said that his thoughts on fame have 'changed a little' and he'd be more open to taking part in a franchise today. 'I think I've outgrown that particular feeling, but I think that's what that was at that time,' he continued. 'But if a franchise came along now and seemed interesting, I don't think on the grounds of it being a franchise I would storm out of the office or anything.' Does that mean Cera would be open to joining the Marvel universe someday? Well, under one condition: 'A superhero who is a big fan of dairy, I could play,' he said. The full podcast episode is available now wherever you get your podcasts. via: Variety